Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County’s Beta Omega Epsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently celebrated student success through its third annual induction ceremony.
On Wednesday, April 22, the chapter inducted 53 students into the international honor society, which recognizes academic excellence among students at two-year colleges. To be eligible, students must complete at least 12 credit hours and maintain a minimum of 3.5 grade-point average. Since its founding at the Hamilton County campus three years ago, the Beta Omega Epsilon chapter has welcomed a total of 151 student members.
Members of the chapter represented Ivy Tech Hamilton County at the Spring 2026 Indiana Regional Phi Theta Kappa Conference and Awards held in Columbus, Ind. Students participated in educational sessions focused on time management, imposter syndrome, and the role of artificial intelligence in today’s digital scholarship environment.
Additional honors were announced at Indiana’s 2026 Hallmark Awards event including:
Beta Omega Epsilon Chapter Awards
- Three Star Level Chapter Recognition
- Hoosier Service Award: For its food drive benefiting the Noblesville Township Office
- Reach Reward: For outstanding achievement in membership acceptance and student engagement
Individual Awards
- The Susan Jackson Award: Presented by chapter advisor Amanda Babic, to Haele Edens for exceptional contributions to the chapter
- The New Advisor Award: Presented by Jill Stewart, to Amanda Babic for her leadership, dedication, and impact on student development
Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest honor society in higher education, with more than 3 million members and over 1,200 chapters worldwide. The organization provides recognition, scholarship opportunities, and leadership development for high-achieving community college students.
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